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Ömer Yurtseven will remain with the Golden State Warriors after the San Francisco-based team offered him a second 10-day contract. The move rewards his recent performance and provides cover for the team's injury woes.
According to ESPN journalist Anthony Slater, the Warriors decided to retain the 27-year-old center, who signed his initial contract on March 14. This opportunity arose following his stellar performances in the G-League, which reopened the door for him to the "magical world" of the NBA.
In the five games he has played in a Warriors jersey, Yurtseven has averaged 3.2 points and 3.2 rebounds.
The decision to keep him is directly linked to the absence of Al Horford, who remains sidelined with a calf strain. As a result, Steve Kerr's team is turning to the former Panathinaikos AKTOR player to add size and depth to their frontcourt during a critical period.
The Warriors, led by Steph Curry, currently sit in 10th place in the Western Conference with a 34-38 record, maintaining a significant lead over the 11th-place Pelicans (25-48).
It is important to note that if the Warriors offer Yurtseven a third 10-day contract in the future, league rules will require them to sign him for the remainder of the current NBA season.
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